Commentary
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In the face of COVID-19, members of the U.S. government have scrambled to offer programs that can prop up both individuals and companies, one of which is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But often, where there is a crisis, there are fraudsters waiting in the wings to exploit weaknesses. PPP is no different.
December 11, 2020 -
Love him or hate him, or whatever you think of him, Trump has been an exquisitely attractive football to kick around.
December 11, 2020 -
We need to continue to build on technological improvements and ensure they are deployed at every VA facility. That is how the care every veteran deserves can go from good to great.
December 10, 2020 -
Health insurance experts says if you’ve been in the same plan for five to seven years, you are probably in the wrong plan. You should deal with it before the health insurance hunting season ends at COB Monday.
December 10, 2020 -
According to the experts, many federal workers, and some retirees too, have excellent health insurance coverage. But most, thanks to the power of inertia, are paying too much in premiums.
December 09, 2020 -
The pandemic has brought to light two important factors for federal agencies. First, to deliver citizen services efficiently and rapidly in a distributed workforce, agencies need more robust IT architectures. Second, cyber threats are growing – and there is an increased need for stronger defenses.
December 08, 2020 -
Most federal workers and retirees pay health insurance premiums to one of the many plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. But a growing number of people now have their health plans paying them.
December 08, 2020 -
Hodan Omaar, a policy analyst at the Center for Data Innovation, a think tank focused on the intersection of data, technology, and public policy, explains why agencies should emulate the Pentagon’s approach to data management.
December 04, 2020 -
Four years ago, commentator Jeff Neal suggested whoever won the election should focus not just on the top-level jobs, but also to look to the jobs in the middle of organizations as a way to jump-start the administration’s work.
December 03, 2020 -
Are federal employee unions going to see a surge, or even a modest/steady rise, in membership after four years under President Trump as some people predict?
December 03, 2020 -
An old, old danger still rears up, especially at this time of year
December 02, 2020 -
One of the best things about being a current or retired fed is the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. And you can maximize the benefit by putting a little work to see what works best for you.
December 02, 2020 -
Those are staggering numbers from Stanford University that would have been hard to comprehend earlier this year. Now they are the new norm. So what’s next for the nation and the economy?
December 01, 2020 -
Telematics will evolve from being a “dot on a map” tracking solution to a digital automation platform that ultimately guides an effective and fast decision-making process.
November 27, 2020 -
Giving thanks doesn't have to be confined to one day a year.
November 27, 2020